Program Overview

BA (Hons) English

The BA (Hons) English program at Manchester Metropolitan University offers students a comprehensive and engaging intellectual journey through the world of English literature. This three-year full-time course, with options for a placement year or study abroad, is designed to develop a range of subject-specific and transferable skills that will set students up for success in their future careers.

Course Overview

As part of the community of students studying BA (Hons) English, individuals will analyze literature in all its forms, from the Renaissance to the present day, and consider literature's relationships to its many cultural counterparts, including film, art, and popular culture. The program is internationally engaged, with modules that consider global forms of literature, and students will have the opportunity to work with academics who are internationally renowned in their fields.

Year 1

In the first year, there is a compulsory syllabus with core units including narrative, poetry, and drama. The units in Year 1 will introduce students to the key skills and ideas needed for the rest of their degree. Core modules include:

• Reading and Writing Mancunia (Literature): This module supports students in acquiring university-level reading and writing skills and welcomes them into the multicultural creative communities of Manchester.
• The Poetry Anthology: This module guides students through a literary-historical survey of English poetry from the sixteenth century to the present.
• Framing Narrative: This module introduces students to a range of narrative forms from the classical to the contemporary.
• Genre and Global Drama: This module is an introduction to global drama, theatre, and performance.

Year 2

In Year 2, there is flexibility, with core modules representing some of the major aspects of the subject, and opportunities to tailor studies with specialized option modules that draw on areas of staff expertise, including American literature, film, and creative writing units. Core modules include:

• Into the Archive: This module encourages and trains students to conduct and communicate archival research.
• Literature, Theory, and Culture: This module encourages students to engage with key theoretical approaches to English studies.
• Writing After the British Empire: This module explores the legacies of British colonialism as represented in the literature and culture of postimperial Britain.

Year 3

In the final year, students will undertake an extended critical project and select areas of study from a range of option modules to suit their interests. Core modules include:

• Independent Project (English): This module allows students to develop an independent project that builds upon the skills developed in the first and second years.
• Shared Futures: This work-integrated learning module provides students with the opportunity to deepen and recontextualize the range of transferable skills they have developed.

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirements for the BA (Hons) English program include:

• 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5
• Level 3 qualifications, such as GCE A levels, Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma, or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
• GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. However, information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

Through the university's Careers Service, students will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life. The service offers opportunities to meet employers, prepare for interviews, and access hundreds of online short courses to top up skills. Graduates enter a wide range of careers, especially media work and teaching, where their transferable skills are particularly relevant.

Research Areas

The Department of English at Manchester Metropolitan University is a world-class English department, with 70% of its research impact rated as world-leading. The department has developed excellent links with various industries, providing students with opportunities for placements and collaborations.

Conclusion

The BA (Hons) English program at Manchester Metropolitan University offers a comprehensive and engaging intellectual journey through the world of English literature. With its internationally engaged curriculum, specialized option modules, and strong research culture, this program provides students with a unique and enriching educational experience that will set them up for success in their future careers.